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Format: 2024-11-28
Format: 2024-11-28

Waste fire at Tesco Tolworth site

Firefighters have spent the weekend extinguishing a deep-seated waste fire off the Tolworth roundabout.

Where to pay your tribute on Remembrance Day in Surbiton

There will be an extra poignancy to this year’s Remembrance Day in Kingston, as four services are held to remember the soldiers who gave their lives.

Victim of brutal homophobic pink tutu attack tells other gay youngsters 'keep your chin-up'

A young man has spoken out after he was brutally assaulted in a homophobic attack on Halloween.

Two men arrested after homophobic attack on Halloween revellers in Surbiton

Two men have been arrested in connection with a homophobic attack on a pair of Halloween revellers in south west London.

Seven arrested in dawn drug raids as new police operation targets dealers

Seven people were arrested in morning raids by police launching a new, six-month campaign to disrupt drug dealers. Operation Odin saw 50 officers raid 10 homes across the borough yesterday, including in New Malden, Tolworth and on the Cambridge Road estate.

Detective Chief Inspector Claire Moxon, head of Kingston CID, said Kingston was a big market for dealers from outside the borough. Drug-dealing is the main driver behind much anti-social behaviour, violence and criminal damage, she added.

Man arrested in ‘pink fairy’ homophobic assault investigation

A 26-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating a homophobic assault in Surbiton on Halloween.

The man was arrested today on suspicion of common assault and inflicting grievous bodily harm. He remains at a west London police station, the Metropolitan Police said. The force said it was still looking for a second man.

Party leaders to face off over Kingston school place crisis

The borough’s school places crisis is back on the agenda, literally, as councillors prepare to do battle in Guildhall tonight.

Homeless man cleared of raping woman who found him a bed for the night

A man has been cleared of raping a woman in Tolworth.

Teenager attacked by men dressed as pink fairies in Halloween attack

A father has appealed for help after his son was assaulted by men dressed in pink fairy costumes in Surbiton on Halloween.

Extra crossing planned for notorious Surbiton roundabout

A notorious roundabout could be made safer and easier to use with a new pedestrian island.